【himself和himselves区别】在英语语法中，“himself”和“himselves”都是反身代词，用于强调句子中的主语或宾语。它们的使用取决于主语的单复数形式以及句子的语境。下面我们将从用法、搭配及例句等方面进行总结，并通过表格形式清晰展示两者的区别。
一、基本定义与用法
- himself：是单数反身代词，用于指代男性主语（或泛指某人），表示“他自己”。
- himselves：是复数反身代词，通常用于指代复数主语（如“they”），表示“他们自己”。
需要注意的是，“himselves”在现代英语中并不常见，尤其是在美式英语中，更倾向于使用“themselves”来指代复数主语。但在某些英式英语或特定语境中，也可能看到“himselves”的使用。
二、使用场景对比
| 项目 | himself | himselves |
| 单复数 | 单数 | 复数 |
| 主语类型 | he / a male person | they / a group of people |
| 常见用法 | “He did it by himself.” | “They did it by themselves.” |
| 现代英语使用频率 | 高 | 低（多为英式或特定语境） |
| 正确搭配 | He / a man / someone | They / a group of people |
三、常见错误与注意事项
1. 不要混淆单复数
- 正确：He did the work by himself.
- 错误：He did the work by himselves.
2. 避免使用“himselves”指代“they”
- 正确：They did it by themselves.
- 错误：They did it by himselves.
3. 注意性别一致性
- 如果主语是女性或非二元性别，应使用“herself”或“themself”，而不是“himself”或“himselves”。
四、例句对比
| 句子 | himself | himselves |
| He built the house by himself. | ✅ | ❌ |
| They built the house by themselves. | ❌ | ✅ |
| She finished the project by herself. | ✅ | ❌ |
| The team completed the task by themselves. | ❌ | ✅ |
五、总结
“Himself”和“himselves”虽然都属于反身代词，但它们的使用有明确的区别：
- “Himself”用于单数主语，尤其是男性。
- “Himselves”虽然在某些情况下可以使用，但在现代英语中更推荐使用“themselves”来指代复数主语。
在实际写作和口语中，建议根据主语的单复数选择合适的反身代词，以确保语言准确自然。
